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Nearly $95K earmarked to support Tri-City seniors in COVID-19 isolation

Nearly $95K earmarked to support Tri-City seniors in COVID-19 isolation

Federal government grants funding to four community-based projects
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Hugs, hand squeezes allowed at Tri-City care homes thanks to vaccines, but it’s not quite business as usual

Hugs, hand squeezes allowed at Tri-City care homes thanks to vaccines, but it’s not quite business as usual

‘To see his smile’ — daughter recounts emotional moment getting close to her dad at Port Moody care home after 14 months apart
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Partial closure at Coquitlam restoration company due to COVID-19 exposure

Partial closure at Coquitlam restoration company due to COVID-19 exposure

Polycrete Restorations’ office is now closed for 10 days
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Coquitlam bids for $300k to tackle homelessness during COVID-19 'restart'

Coquitlam bids for $300k to tackle homelessness during COVID-19 'restart'

The city of Coquitlam is applying for UBCM funding to address homelessness during the pandemic, and wildfire protection.
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Tri-City April home sales surge in comparison to one year ago amid COVID-19

Tri-City April home sales surge in comparison to one year ago amid COVID-19

Mixed bag of regional real estate still favours overall Metro Vancouver market
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Health Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for children 12+

Health Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for children 12+

The Pfizer vaccine has been permitted for children 16 years and up since December 2020.
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Are 'wildest times' ahead for urban nightlife?

Are 'wildest times' ahead for urban nightlife?

Special Report: Recovery will be slow but exuberant for clubs and bars, industry experts forecast
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Pregnant people now being prioritized for vaccination in B.C.

Pregnant people now being prioritized for vaccination in B.C.

Data shows pregnant people experience severe illness from COVID-19 at a rate similar to people in their 50s.
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More Coquitlam area schools hit by COVID-19 as childcare workers, first responders targeted for shots

More Coquitlam area schools hit by COVID-19 as childcare workers, first responders targeted for shots

Fraser Health announces vaccine program as 14 new COVID-19 exposures announced for schools in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody; Terry Fox now hit 18 times
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B.C. records lowest number of people actively battling COVID-19 infections in five weeks

B.C. records lowest number of people actively battling COVID-19 infections in five weeks

Hospitalizations rose by 12 overnight, to 486 patients, with 173 of those in intensive care units. One more person has died from the virus in the province, raising the death toll to 1,597.
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